Three weeks later…
The place was packed! Lilly was glad she was just by herself; it was easier to fend off the wild ones without having to make sure her buddies weren't falling behind. The stadium's hallways were filled with girls of all ages and occasionally a few guys who were dragged there against their will. Lilly made her way up several stairs and past the entrances to the seats higher up. She fought her way to the special door guarded by two giant dudes. She was allowed to go through. It was a lot more comfortable now that she was walking in the less packed V.I.P hallway leading to where her seat was.
She cracked all her glow in the dark sticks, necklaces, and turned on her light up doo-dads. She went through another door and was suddenly outside where thousands could be heard talking and chanting. She walked down the long first row of seats that were slowly filling up. She looked at the names written on the papers taped to them trying to find hers. When she did she couldn't help but smile. The stage was literally an arm's length away. She plotted herself down and stared up at the massive stage.
Okay, don't get nervous now Truscott, Lilly thought. Unable to sit perfectly still she tapped her foot on the cement ground a thousand times per second. It wasn't a long wait and before she knew it the lights dimmed and everything went completely black. All she could see were people flipping their glow rods around in the air. The stadium exploded with screaming.
"HANNAH! HANNAH! HANNAH!" everyone hollered. Lilly couldn't contain herself either. She leaped up and waved her arms around wildly and screamed at the top of her lungs. She could faintly see the band making their way onto the stage. The opening notes of "Let's Get Crazy" began to play, the sound vibrated through the entire building.
The stage was bathed in blue and purple lights and standing dead center was Hannah. She was smiling brighter than the sunlight and waved quickly to the thousands in front of her. Lilly's mouth dropped from a rush of euphoria shooting through her veins. She leaped up and down and watched Hannah move around the stage, owning it with her blonde awesomeness. It was like a dream watching the pop star live, Lilly could've just fallen over and died she was so happy.
The show was filled with energy and Lilly wished it never ended but sure enough song after song she knew the ending was coming closer. Although, she didn't mind as much as she might've if she didn't have a backstage pass.
"You guys having a good time?" Hannah asked. The crowd shouted a loud yeah in return. Laughing adorably Hannah nodded. "I have one last song that I asked a special friend to perform with me tonight. I'd like to dedicate it to a great girl named Lilly." The singer glanced over at Lilly, their eyes becoming glued together for one second before Hannah winked at her before the lights dimmed to almost pitch black.
A song began to play over the speakers that Lilly was familiar with but it certainly wasn't one of Hannah's. The lights came back up to reveal this "special" guest. Joining Hannah on stage was a beautiful black haired, blue eyed woman who looked like she jumped out of an old 50's pin up.
"You think I'm pretty without any make-up on. You think I'm funny when I tell the punch line wrong. I know you get me so I let the walls come down. Before you met me I was alright but things were kinda heavy. You brought me to life now every February you'll be my Valentine." They began to sing.
Lilly's jaw dropped. This wasn't possible Hannah did not just dedicate a song to her…was totally not singing it to her a mere what-12 or 15 feet-from her? Hannah seemed amused by her blank expression and only smiled wider. The singer wouldn't look in any other direction, Lilly just hoped she didn't look stupid or have something like nacho cheese on her shirt.
"You make me feel like I'm living a teenage dream. The way you turn me on, I can't sleep. Let's run away and don't ever look back." Hannah pointed at Lilly as if to emphasize the meaning of her words even more. Lilly felt her cheeks turning warm. She couldn't help but smile. She looked around to see everyone next to her was staring.
Just when you'd think Hannah would be tired she drove this song home. Wildly happy and satisfied the crowd couldn't stop hollering. The music faded and Hannah bowed several times before waving goodbye to the crowd. Slowing people began filing out of their seats. Now Lilly's heart began to jump for joy because while they were leaving…she was going to see Hannah. The reality of that sunk in.
She began to feel terrified at what she'd gotten herself into. In a room alone with Hannah? She tried to tell herself Hannah was just another teenager but seriously no normal kid could get up on the stage and perform like that. Exactly one of the reasons Lilly loved the girl. Just suck it up and do this! She went through the door she went through to get to her seat. Waiting there was the guy who was gonna take her to Hannah's dressing room.
"This way please." He said before leading her away from the crowded areas. She noticed a lot more security around these parts. They turned a corner and she could see people moving around wires and boxes. Some of the band members were standing around sweaty and drinking water. Before she could take it all in, she was standing in front of a very special door. "Head on in." the man smiled and walked off. Shakily, Lilly knocked.
"Come in!" a voice chimed on the other side. Biting her lip, Lilly glanced up at the ceiling. Please don't let this go badly.
Lilly cracked the door open. She poked her head in first and slowly the rest of her followed. She could see a table full of snacks, a couch, a rack of clothes, but no sign of Hannah. She looked around slowly. "Hello?" she wondered.
"It's a little bright in here don't you think?" Hannah's voice came from behind her. Lilly began to turn around and jolted a little when the lights dimmed down to practically off. "You know those bright stage lights heheheh…they really get to my eyes. I find it helps to just sit in the dark for hours after a show."
"O-oh, th-that's cool-," Lilly shook her head. Say something better than that! "You must be exhausted. You did great out there." She felt her foot across the floor to try and find the couch without looking like an idiot.
"No not really, here lemmie help you." Hannah rushed over, somehow seeing perfectly in the dimly lit room. Her hands came to Lilly's shoulders and shoved the girl down a little roughly onto the couch. Hannah flopped down beside her…a little…close. Lilly shuddered as Hannah's freshly minted breath ran down her neck. "So I'm assuming you liked the show?"
"Y-yeah," Lilly gulped. "You were a-amazing."
"Great, you know I'm all about pleasing my fans." Hannah meant to pat Lilly's knee but in the dark she missed and her hand landed on the girl's mid-thigh.
"Eep!" Lilly jolted from surprise. She tried to catch herself but it was too late she slid off the couch and toppled onto the floor. Her foot snagged the back of Hannah's knee like a hook and pulled her down too. They landed with a hard thud. "Ow…sorry." Lilly groaned as she reached for the back of her head. She was gonna get up but she realized Hannah was lying right on top of her. She froze in hopes that if she didn't move Hannah wouldn't either.
"It's okay." Hannah chuckled softly as she lifted her head. They're faces had to be at least an inch away from each other. Lilly was too caught up in Hannah's alluring scent to worry about her nerves.
"You know this isn't how I dreamed meeting a pop star would go." Lilly smiled and as her eyes slowly adjusted to the darkness she could just barely see the singer's blonde hair. She reached up and tucked it behind Hannah's ear.
"Sorry to wreck your dream." Hannah muttered.
"No, I didn't mean it like that." Lilly giggled. "I just meant…" It got so quiet they could've heard a pin drop a mile away.
"Meant what?" Hannah urged.
"Any moment I'll get with you is ten times better than my dreams." Lilly replied. She tried to sound all romantic and poetic but somehow her words just didn't come out so beautifully. Hannah laughed gently anyway and scooted a little closer to Lilly's face. "Y-you know…I skateboard." DUH! She was only standing there watching you on the half pipe!
"Really?" Hannah whispered. "Well then, I just might…have…to…do…this." The singer leaned forward and brought her lips to Lilly's. She held them there for a long moment. Lilly's eyes bulged, she had to be dreaming! Someone pinch her-no don't! Let her enjoy this…let her never wake up…she moved forward deepening the kiss she'd only wished for. She wrapped her arms around Hannah's waist and pressed the both of them closer.
Lilly had no time to stop and think why Hannah would let a complete stranger do this. She definitely couldn't come up with why Hannah acted like she'd been longing for this as much as Lilly had. No logic behind why Hannah kept whispering Lilly's full name under her breath in between kisses. How could she even remember a random fan's name that well anyway? Lilly weaved her fingers into those soft wavy golden locks and melted.
Hannah pinned Lilly to the floor and moved down, nipping Lilly's neck softly with her lips. "I love you…" Hannah whispered before planting a delicate kiss. Lilly shivered at the tingles flying down her spine. "I love you Lilly…" Hannah gently pulled the top of Lilly's collar down to kiss her collarbone. "I love you Lilly Truscott."
Speechless, breathless, and blank Lilly tried to pull herself together. "I lo-," she felt a warm finger come to her lips.
"Before you say that…" Hannah said her voice becoming serious and heavy with…guilt? "I need to tell you something." Confused Lilly nodded and remembered Hannah couldn't see her well enough for that.
"Okay, sure." She replied.
Hannah took in a deep breath and got up. Lilly could hear her move across the room and the lights came back to full blast. Lilly blinked a couple times as her eyes stung. She turned to see the corner where Hannah was standing. But because her eyes were still adjusting she could only see a blurry figure. She could see the blob of bright color reach up and tug off the blonde hair, underneath it fell a river of coiling brown. Lilly rubbed her eyes to see Miley Stewart standing there with a grim look on her face.
"Hi…Lil," Miley said in a raspy voice.